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Recently retired from Test cricket, India's T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025-winning captain Rohit Sharma has hailed the Indian Armed Forces for foiling Pakistan's attempts to target cities on the western front. Rohit also asked the Indian citizens to refrain from sharing any unconfirmed reports/fake news which may lead to panic in the country.
"With every passing moment, with every decision taken I feel extremely proud of our Indian Army, Indian Airforce & Indian Navy. Our warriors are standing tall for our nation’s pride. It’s important for every Indian to be responsible and refrain from spreading or believing any fake news. Stay safe, everyone!" Rohit wrote on his X account.
Meanwhile, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been suspended indefinitely following the escalations on the India-Pakistan border on May 8 evening. It led to the match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, getting cancelled midway into the first innings.
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Rohit would have been in action against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on May 11 but it will not take place under current circumstances.
Rohit's statement on retirement
Earlier this week, Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket. The decision came ahead of India's tour of England which is scheduled to begin on June 20.
"Hello everyone I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format," Rohit wrote on social media.
Rohit had not been in the best of forms in the longest format. He managed to score just 31 runs from five innings on the Australia tour. He also opted out of the fifth and final Test of the tour in Sydney where Jasprit Bumrah took over as captain.
He scored 4,301 runs from 67 Tests at an average of 40.57, featuring 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries.
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